Center for Religion & Civic Culture

The Muslim Observer featured AMCLI alums Naim Shah, Jr. and Umar Hakim in an article about the ILM Foundation. Shah, who serves as director, and Hakim, who is currently associate director, spoke with the publication about their participation in Community Organizing Residency (COR), an initative of Jewish Funds for Justice.

TMO: Could each of you tell our readers how you came to hear of the Community Organizing Residency (COR)?

NAIM: I learned about COR as result of participating in the American Muslim Civic Engagement Institute. Nadia Romani co-founder of AMCLI works as one of the program consultants with COR. So was really blessed to be included within this civic engagement network, which constantly share opportunities for graduates to further expand upon their experience and education.

UMAR: The opportunity for Community Organizing Residency (COR) came through our social network, American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute. We are always building essential leadership skills, and seen this was a great opportunity to learn hands on community organizing with agencies in California and/or throughout the U.S such as LA VOICE.

Read the article.